George Collum -- Tin-Smith, Plumber and Stove-Dealer

Came to Hampton, from Gloucester, Mass., May 22, 1876; had his store and work-shop first, in the J. P. Towle building, which was later enlarged for his use; but removed to his own much larger building, near the Baptist church, in October, 1887, to which he has since built an addition; keeps his store well stocked; does work half a dozen miles away, in various directions; and carries a business of from eight to ten thousand dollars annually.

J. W. Mason & Co. -- Groceries and Hardware

Succeeded to the business of A. D. Brown, who, after about twenty years in trade, in the old J. A. Towle building, sold to the present firm, January 1, 1875, and retired. They removed to Merrill's block, on the opening of that building, in July, 1889; greatly enlarged the stock at that time; keep two order teams constantly on the road; do an annual business of twenty thousand dollars.